Supreme Court Upholds Illinois' Assault Weapons Ban

The Supreme Court has declined to block a new Illinois law that bans high-power semiautomatic weapons, including the AR-15, and high-capacity magazines. The law, which takes effect on January 1, 2024, was upheld by the Illinois Supreme Court and a federal appeals court. At least eight other states and the District of Columbia have similar bans, and challenges to these laws are being heard in federal courts. Gun owners in Illinois must register their firearms and accessories with the state police.